Contents of the LOWFIX.DOC file

LOWFIX - Patches PKLITE(tm) and EXEPACK files

LOWFIX is a simple patch program for compressed executable programs which allows many of them to run under MS-DOS 5.0 when loading below 64K. Many programs that require the LOWFIX program that comes with DOS 5.0 can be patched and run without LOWFIX, thus allowing the compressed executable all memory available.

LOWFIX has patches for the following:

PKLITE Version 1.00/1.03: Patched to run in low memory. Works for both regular and extra compressed executables.

PKLITE Version 1.05: Corrects bug, (minor ananomly) with certain programs that don't compress properly. Many programs that don't run when compressed, can be patched after compressing.

EXEPACK: The majority of EXEPACKed files can be patched. These programs are identified by the 'Packed file is corrupt' message when run. Not all EXEPACKed files can be patched so ALWAYS keep a backup of the original before trying the LOWFIX. Newer packed files don't need to be patched, and LOWFIX doesn't try to patch them. There may be different older versions of packed files that don't get patched correctly.

DISCLAIMER

This program and accompanying documentation are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. The entire risk as to the results and performance of the software is assumed by you.